Healthcare in Kekaha, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.9%

10.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.8%

6.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.3%

Arthritis

27.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.8%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

30.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.0%

Mobility

15.5%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.0 mi

Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital	3.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Wilcox Memorial Hospital	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital	24.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Kekaha has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.8%, 6.7pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.